Abstract: Compounds having the formula ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, amides and prodrugs thereof, wherein one of R.sup.104 and R.sup.105 is hydrogen, and the other of R.sup.104 and R.sup.105 is a group having the formula ##STR2## as well as pharmaceutically compositions containing such compounds and methods of immunomodulative therapy utilizing the same.

Abstract: Novel macrolide compounds of the formula ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, amides and prodrugs thereof, processes for the preparation of the compounds of the invention, intermediates useful in these processes, a pharmaceutical composition, and a method of treating immunomodulatory disorders are disclosed.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical tablet composition comprising a compound of the formula (II): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is 4-piperazinyl, 1-methyl-4-piperazinyl, 1-methyl-1-oxo-4-piperazinyl, 2-oxo-4-piperazinyl, 4-morpholinyl, 4-thiomorpholinyl or 1-methyl-4-homopiperazinyl;R.sub.2 is benzyl, p-methoxybenzyl, 2-phenylethyl, 1-naphthylmethyl or 2-naphthylmethyl;R.sub.3 is 4-thiazolyl, 2-amino-4-thiazolyl, 2-thiazolyl, 5-thiazolyl, 1-pyrazolyl, 3-pyrazolyl, 1-imidazolyl, n-propyl, isopropyl, CH.sub.3 S-- or CH.sub.3 SCH.sub.2 --;R.sub.4 is loweralkyl or cyclopropyl;R.sub.5 is hydrogen or loweralkyl; andX is CH.sub.2 or NH;or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester or prodrug thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable organic polycarboxylic acid. In addition, the tablet composition can further comprise one or more pharmaceutically acceptable non-ionic surfactants.

Abstract: Intermediates and processes are disclosed which are useful for the preparation of a substantially pure compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 are each hydrogen or R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 are independently selected from ##STR2## wherein R.sub.a and R.sub.b are independently selected from hydrogen, loweralkyl and phenyl and R.sub.c, R.sub.d and R.sub.e are independently selected from hydrogen, loweralkyl, trifluoromethyl, alkoxy, halo and phenyl; and ##STR3## wherein the naphthyl ring is unsubstituted or substituted with one, two or three substitutents independently selected from loweralkyl, trifluoromethyl, alkoxy and halo; orR.sub.6 is as defined above and R.sub.7 is R.sub.7a OC(O)- wherein R.sub.7a is loweralkyl or benzyl; orR.sub.6 and R.sub.7 taken together with the nitrogen atom to which they are bonded are ##STR4## wherein R.sub.f, R.sub.g, R.sub.h and R.sub.i are independently selected from hydrogen, loweralkyl, alkoxy, halogen and trifluoromethyl and R.sub.

Abstract: Activated macrolactam compounds having the formula ##STR1## wherein n is zero or one, R.sup.101 is selected from the group consisting of methyl, ethyl, allyl, propyl and cyclopropylmethyl;R.sup.102 is hydrogen, and R.sup.103 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, hydroxy and a protected hydroxy group or, taken together, R.sup.102 and R.sup.103 form a bond;R.sup.104 and R.sup.105 are chosen such that one is hydrogen while the other is -OS(O).sub.2 F; andR.sup.106 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, a protected hydroxy group, loweralkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, aryl and arylalkyl,as well as processes for making such compounds and methods for their use in the preparation of C-32-modified derivatives of ascomycin or the congeners or analogs thereof.

Abstract: Intermediates and processes are disclosed which are useful for the preparation of a substantially pure compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 are each hydrogen or R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 are independently selected from ##STR2## wherein R.sub.a and R.sub.b are independently selected from hydrogen, loweralkyl and phenyl and R.sub.c, R.sub.d and R.sub.e are independently selected from hydrogen, loweralkyl, trifluoromethyl, alkoxy, halo and phenyl; and ##STR3## wherein the naphthyl ring is unsubstituted or substituted with one, two or three substitutents independently selected from loweralkyl, trifluoromethyl, alkoxy and halo; orR.sub.6 is as defined above and R.sub.7 is R.sub.7a OC(O)--wherein R.sub.7a is loweralkyl or benzyl; orR.sub.6 and R.sub.7 taken together with the nitrogen atom to which they are bonded are ##STR4## wherein R.sub.f, R.sub.g, R.sub.h and R.sub.i are independently selected from hydrogen, loweralkyl, alkoxy, halogen and trifluoromethyl and R.sub.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition is disclosed which comprises a solution of an HIV protease inhibiting compound in a pharmaceutically acceptable organic solvent comprising a mixture of (1) (a) a solvent selected from propylene glycol and polyethylene glycol or (b) a solvent selected from polyoxyethyleneglycerol triricinoleate, polyethylene glycol 40 hydrogenated castor oil, fractionated coconut oil, polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monooleate and 2-(2-ethoxyethoxy)ethanol or (c) a mixture thereof and (2) ethanol or propylene glycol.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## useful as regulators of nitric oxide synthase that indirectly modulate cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP), pharmaceutical compositions thereof, for treating disorders of vascular smooth muscles, macrophages, neurons, platelets, bronchial smooth muscles, optic muscles and gastrointestinal smooth muscles, sickle cell anemia and diabetes.

Abstract: A retroviral protease inhibiting compound of the formula: ##STR1## is disclosed wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.5, R.sub.6, Y.sub.m and Y'.sub.n are herein defined.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula ##STR1## and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, amides and prodrugs thereof, wherein one of R.sup.104 and R.sup.105 is hydrogen, and the other of R.sup.104 and R.sup.105 is a radical having the formula ##STR2## as well as pharmaceutically compositions containing such compounds and methods of immunomodulative therapy utilizing the same.

Abstract: Immunomodulatory macrocyclic compounds having the formula ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, amides and prodrugs thereof, wherein X is selected from one of the formulae ##STR2## as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing the same.

Abstract: Retroviral protease inhibiting compounds of the formula: ##STR1## are disclosed.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for the preparation of a substituted diaminoalcohol of the formula: ##STR1##

Abstract: A compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein B is a purin-9-yl group or a heterocyclic isostere of a purin-9-yl group; or a pyrimidin-1-yl group or a heterocyclic isostere of a pyrimidin-1-yl group; A is --CH-- or A--G taken together is --C(.dbd.O)--, --C(.dbd.CH.sub.2)--, --C(OH)(CH.sub.2 OH)-- or ##STR2## and G and D are functional groups; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof.

Abstract: A renin inhibiting compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein X is O, NH or S and G is a mimic of the Leu-Val cleavage site of angiotensinogen; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester or prodrug thereof; with the proviso that the compound is not N-(3-(4-Morpholino)propyl)-5(S)-(2(S)-(1(S)-(4-methoxymethoxy)piperidin-1- yl)carbonyl-2-phenyl)ethoxyhexanamido)-6-cyclohexyl-4(S)-hydroxy-2(S)-isopr opylhexanamide.

Abstract: Compounds are disclosed having the formula: ##STR1## wherein D is a substituted heterocycle, especially substituted pyridyl, E-G is a linking group, especially --N(R.sub.5)--CH.sub.2 --, and Q is a substituted phenyl or substituted heterocyclic group, especially substituted benzothiopene. The compounds of the invention are angiotensin II receptor antagonists.

Abstract: A retroviral protease inhibiting compound of the formula A--X--B is disclosed. Also disclosed are a composition and method for inhibiting a retroviral protease and for treating an HIV infection. Also disclosed are processes and intermediates useful for the preparation of the retroviral protease inhibitors.

Abstract: A method and a composition for treating or reducing and/or controlling intraocular pressure comprising administering an effective amount of a renin inhibiting compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein A is a substituent; W is CO or CHOH and U is CH.sub.2 or NR.sub.2 wherein R.sub.2 is hydrogen or loweralkyl; with the proviso that when W is CHOH then U is CH.sub.2 ; R.sub.1 is loweralkyl, cycloalkylmethyl, benzyl, (alpha, alpha) -dimethylbenzyl, 4-hydroxybenzyl, 4-methoxybenzyl, halobenzyl, (1-naphthyl)methyl, (2-naphthyl)methyl, 1-benzyloxyethyl, phenethyl, phenoxy, thiophenoxy or anilino; R.sub.3 is loweralkyl, loweralkenyl, ((alkoxy)alkoxy)loweralkyl, (thioalkoxy)alkyl, benzyl or heterocyclic ring substituted methyl; and R.sub.4 is substituted hydroxyalkylamino.

Abstract: Analogs of CCK-tetrapeptides, which analogs have the formula ##STR1## wherein A, B, D, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, and R.sup.4 are specifically defined, having activity as CCK antagonists, useful in the treatment or prevention of disorders of the gastrointestinal, central nervous, appetite regulating or pain regulating systems.

Abstract: Intermediates and a process for their preparation are disclosed which are useful for the preparation of a renin inhibiting compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is a nitrogen-containing heterocycle which is bonded via a nitrogen atom to the sulfonyl group, R.sub.6 is hydrogen, alkoxy, halogen or loweralkyl, R.sub.7 is loweralkyl having 2 to 7 carbon atoms, and R.sub.8 is loweralkyl, cycloalkyl, or aryl or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof.